Associate director

Associate director - cost consultancy

Social Value Portal Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom , London ▼
City of London
East London
Central London
South East London
West London
Canary Wharf
South West London
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Greenwich
Stratford

Category:
Consulting

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Job Description:

To perform the role of Associate Director - Commercial Consultancy, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large and complex commissions within the infrastructure sector. To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service. Our client is looking to transform their campus and how they operate while maintaining a world-class science and research capability, retaining and developing specialist expertise, in a collaborative and health and safety conscious way. We are delivery partner on their complex, 10 to 15 years, multi-billion-pound programme to redevelop their science campus near Weybridge in Surrey working collaboratively with the client and other partners for technical, cost assurance and technical assurance responsibilities Delivery accountabilities span the full lifecycle of projects within the overall programme which encompasses sub-programmes for enabling, infrastructure (both temporary and permanent) and new science capability in a live environment on a site of national importance, maintaining logistics and operations at all times.

Job Responsibility:

Take responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large and complex commissions within the infrastructure sector
Ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service
Be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards
Possess sound technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio
Champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage
Manage estimating, and cost planning including ownership of and presenting cost plans
Manage the procurement process, ensuring stages including prequalification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively
Manage the delivery of cost management services to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPIs, directly influencing strategic development of plans
Manage operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations
Work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work
Commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values
Mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities
Actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the centre of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub
Manage cost consultants to identify and execute opportunities that improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance services provided to stakeholders

Requirements:

Infrastructure experience in particular inground services, roads, hard standings and bridges
NEC Option A & C
Degree in quantity surveying/cost management (or equivalent)
Professional membership i.e. MRICS/RICS (or equivalent) and moving towards fellowship, or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Sound knowledge of value engineering, life cycle costing, contract law and contractual frameworks relating to construction
Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams
Experience of managing relationships with key senior stakeholders
Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on

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Job Posted:
February 12, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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